Adam Savage's Custom Tool Storage Stands

Adam's stand on storage drawers is that they're where tools go to get lost. To keep his essential workshop tools easily accessible, he built these custom stands as a solution for organizing all of his hand tools. Adam explains the design of these stands and shows off some of the more esoteric tools they keep within reach.

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[MADBONE]

this is so therapeutic or something

im so chilled out and calm with how organized Adam is

[scrambler]

The tool/organization nerd in my loved this video.

I've gone from toolboxes to pegboard in the last few years...gotta love having everything visible at all times.

I also apply the 'One Layer' rule to my garage and keep everything in a place where it is visible/accessible at all times.

[Nighthawkinlight]

Going through a shop reorganizing process myself and I think I may throw something like this together. Probably will add a power strip to the bottom and some kind of cable management/hangers for angle grinders and such.

[YaYeVlad]

I first heard Adam mention first order retrievability a few years ago, and it has stuck with me ever since. It makes working on something soo much faster, and you don't hesitate on starting a new project because you don't have to dread spending a lot of time digging up all the tools you need. More videos like this please.

[sng]

This man's head is going at 5000 rpm

He's pretty awesome.

[zachmedeiros]

One thing I love about Adam’s shop is you can tell he really uses it. It’s not a super clean, bright aesthetic thing. I tore my shop apart about a year or so ago to rewire the whole thing (previous electrical work was a nightmare and I couldn’t stand it). Everything sat on top of the workbenches all this time or in boxes and as I began to put things back I found much better ways to place things as I typically need them. I love it!

[kennethwilliamson]

At 10:16, not a brayer but a j-roller.

A brayer is used to apply ink to printing plates (think linoleum prints). A J-roller is used to adhere formica to its substrate. The extra long handle is so you can use it two-handed and get some real leverage. That's also why the roller width is half that of a brayer.

[kurtbogle]

I'm a retired sheetmetal worker. I know lots about working sheetmetal. My hobby is blade making, when I look at your projects
their multi trade multi skill.
You must have a whole box full of engineering degrees. I can only wish I had your across the board knowledge.
You rock!

[aaron]

I like how Adam's made this amazingly well thought through Christmas tree of tools where everything is categorized perfectly and easily accessible, then shows a plastic fork amongst it...

[MtnBadger]

Adam... I've spent 30+yrs as a technician and finally have found someone as tool obsessed... And generally obsessed (I wear my OCD flag with pride) as I. Congratulations and thanks! You've shown some of my tricks and a lot more.
When I worked in a multi person shop and had to keep my stuff protected and safe from evil doers, drawers were the thing.
Now that I'm in my private shop... F- DRAWERS!!!

[phototristan]

As someone who used to work in a machine shop, I always really enjoy seeing Adam's shop.

[Joe-bmwx]

Hey Adam, I love the tool shelf vice drawers! Drawers have always been an issue for me. One tip: If you store your sharpies point-side down instead of point-side up like you have them, they will last much longer. Just spray paint the other ends so you know what color they are.

[lilmanjeeps]

WHHY does no one on this channel that is talking to Adam, just let him finish his thoughts? Constant interrupting and trying to finish his sentences. Just let the man talk. Ask a question, let him finish the answer.

[UchihaMindi]

Watching Adam nerd out is awesome, listening to him talk about his tools like a tool-otaku is GREAT

[EBobby]

I like his design a lot.  One thing I did notice, however is that it was a bit wobbly.  I think some gussets in the corners would stiffen it up a bit.  Not that it's meant to be manhandled but just in case it tried to roll over something that stopped the wheel(s) it'd be a shame to tweak it beyond it's stress point and have it break apart.  Well done, Adam!

[demos]

Tell me that I'm not the only one who gets a little thrill when Adam Savage uses the exact same tool as I do. I see several exact duplicates from my tool selection on that cart, and I LOVE it.

[Rydia]

Love these type of videos with Adam. Please keep them coming :)

[ginoasci]

Just the excitement alone in this video shows how valuable having tools readily available and having to put them back in their places just as easily is worth having it set up on a roll of weight cart like it is.
It makes you want to do more projects and be productive.

[Faverelli]

Using tools to make something to hold your tools

[SammeLagom]

Tested must be my favorite youtube channel of all time. Thanks guys for making these vids. When i feel blue i watch your stuff and i feel better.